Cadamstown

Cadamstown, historically called Ballymacadam (Irish: Baile Mhic Ádaim, meaning 'MacAdam's town'),[1] is a small village in County Offaly, Ireland. It lies on the R421 regional road, just north of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. It is about 20 km from Tullamore and 6 km from Kinnitty.[2]

Cadamstown
Baile Mhic Ádaim
Village
Cadamstown Bridge, over the Silver River
Cadamstown Bridge, over the Silver River
Cadamstown is located in Ireland
Cadamstown
Cadamstown
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 53°7′36″N 7°39′13″W
CountryIreland
ProvinceLeinster
CountyOffaly
Time zoneUTC+0 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+1 (IST (WEST))

Features

The village is divided by the gorge of the Silver River, which is crossed by the R421. The road forms the Main Street of the village. The plan is predominantly linear, centred on the bridge over the Silver River and comprises a Church, public house and approximately 20 houses, with a population of approximately 60 people. The Mill is to the west and the Ardara Masonry Bridge (which has been taken into National care) is to the north.[2] The Offaly Way begins in the village.

Replica Megalith in Cadamstown

See also

References
  1. Placenames Database of Ireland (see archival records)
  2. "Cadamstown Sraid Plan" (PDF). Volume 2 Offaly County Development Plan. Retrieved 28 June 2008.
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